Fundamentalism, Extremism and Cultural Rights

A new report to the UN human rights council on Fundamentalism, Extremism and Cultural Rights, in all regions, involving state and non-state actors, has just been released Friday by the UN.

Karima Bennoune [United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights] the author of the report says: “the rising tides of fundamentalism and extremism, in diverse forms and in all regions, whether embraced by states or non-state actors, today represent major threats to human rights, including cultural rights, and are growing challenges. We face a global avalanche of hate which must be faced with urgency, using a human rights approach. Culture and cultural rights are critical components of the response.”

“This is a pioneering and vitally important report that must find its way to our law and policy makers who fail to appreciate the impact of fundamentalism and extremism on the right to free and dynamic expression of culture grounded in respect for human rights.”Pragna Patel, Director Southall Black Sisters

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Southall Black Sisters, a not-for-profit, secular and inclusive organisation, was established in 1979 to meet the needs of Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women. Our aims are to highlight and challenge all forms gender-related violence against women, empower them to gain more control over their lives; live without fear of violence and assert their human rights to justice, equality and freedom.